Alimosho, Local government area in Lagos, Nigeria.
Alimosho stretches across multiple localities including Alakuko, Alagbado, Ayobo, Egbe, Egbeda, Idimu, Ijegun, Ikotun, Ipaja, and Shasha within Lagos State.
The administrative area was established in 1945 under the Western Region of Nigeria, with members of the Egbado Yoruba group as initial inhabitants.
The region maintains three major annual festivals: Oro, Igunnu, and Egungun, while residents communicate in both Yoruba and English languages.
The area contains multiple commercial centers, with Ikotun market, Igando multi-purpose market, and Akesan market serving thousands of customers daily.
With a population of over 4 million residents, Alimosho stands as the most populated local government area in Lagos State.
Location: Lagos State
Part of: Southwest Nigeria
Website: https://lagosstate.gov.ng/?s=Alimosho
GPS coordinates: 6.61056,3.29583
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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